My Conid Regular is one of my favourite pens and for me better than their flagship Kingsize. It is probably well known that Conid decided to shut their doors to new orders and won’t be doing so again until at least May 2020. Despite me loving my Conid I’ll tell you why I won’t be … Continue reading Conid back in May?

I have decided to sell a few more great pens that simply do not get used often, if at all. Below you will find a description, photos and in most cases a writing sample. All are in great condition and I have tried to provide as detailed description as possible. Payment will be via PayPal … Continue reading More Pens for Sale February 2020

Last Sunday, Storm Ciara hit the UK and more specifically London last Sunday. Braving the elements it was with a brisk pace I headed towards - for me a previously unknown stationery shop - 'Choosing Keeping' near Covent Garden. The prize that awaited me was the new Platinum 'Curidas.' As far as I am aware … Continue reading Platinum Curidas

We have all been there. Get a new pen and use it all the time. The 'Cross Peerless Darth Vader Special Edition' does seem to be that pen at the moment however there is a difference. I excitedly opened the box to this pen on Christmas Day and since then it has not left my … Continue reading Can’t stop using my Cross Peerless

Being a fountain and Star Wars geek I was bought a Cross Peerless Special Edition Darth Vader fountain pen for Christmas. I haven't owned or used pen by Cross for years. I recall once owning a Century II and liking it but found it too small and narrow. When opening the box of my present … Continue reading Cross Peerless Darth Vader